Self-propelled vehicles; a practical treatise on the theory, construction, operation, care and management of all forms of automobiles (1906)
Homans, James E. (James Edward), b. 1865 · New York, T. Audel & Company · leaf 58
ould have to be madeof smaller diameter than the other, which, although the theoreti- STEERING A MOTOR CARRIAGE. 45 cally perfect construction for curves, would render the car uselessfor straight-ahead travel, if practically carried out. To accom-plish the desired end, however, car wheels have been… … Fie. 43.—The Coned Tread of a Railroad Car Wheel, intended to allow the two wheels todescribe concentric arcs in turning curves.
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